The Spanish Civil War Episodes on Targeted Subjects (Updated) w/ Karl Dahl
Summary
Author DAL discusses his novel *Faction with the Crusaders*, which reimagines the Spanish Civil War from an American perspective to challenge standard left-wing narratives. He critiques the lack of English-language sources on the conflict, highlighting overlooked figures like Stanley Payne and the Carlist Requetés, whose organized resistance contrasts with the disarray of the Republican side. The conversation explores the complexities of the war, including the suppression of Basque autonomy, the reality of Red Terror, and the strategic decisions made by both sides. DAL also traces the histo…
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